How far can you get in 4,000 miles? That’s the question I asked myself as I biked home in the dark with a flashing headlight and taillight on my bike while wearing wool socks, spandex pants, bike shorts, gloves, wind/rain
It’s 1989, and I’m 9 years old. My parents worry about kids ending up on a milk carton, yet they let me walk to and from grade school. A journey of about three blocks, but it was an adventure! They
That’s the sense I get from many people that I talk with today. There’s so much going on, and coming at us so fast. If you turn on the news, peruse the internet or pick up a newspaper, all you
The word “lumpy” doesn’t evoke a lot of positive thoughts. Lumpy greens aren’t fun to putt on, and a lumpy mattress isn’t going to lead to a good night’s sleep. But there are times when lumpy can be good, especially
Not KFC. Not QFC. A QCD, also known as a Qualified Charitable Distribution. With the changes to the tax code for 2018, it’s possible that your charitable contributions will no longer result in a reduction of your tax liability. The
What is life? We’re born, go to school, get a job, get married, have kids, retire and die. Is this all it is? A few days ago, I reached out to a client and left a message just to check-in.
It is interesting to be in the business of coaching. Many people identify me as a financial planner, however, what I really am is a financial coach. I coach people to have better actions, better habits and ultimately, as a
Is regulation protection? Does it hinder productivity? Does it make dishonest people, honest? Could regulation possibly keep honest people, from being their best for their clients? I think we could write a book on these four questions. Whatever happened
Who will have the greatest impact on your financial future? You or President-elect Trump? Now I know there are two groups in this country: one hates what they see going forward based on our election; and one loves it. What
We all have good days…we all have bad days…and we all have times when we feel bored. I’m going to tell you to beware all three! Why? Because when it comes to investing, any day you are feeling a strong